Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 3:19 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:491.98:361.71:480.52:320.45:468:24First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:361.89:261.72:390.63:160.45:458:25First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:271.810:191.83:330.64:010.45:458:26First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:211.711:101.84:280.64:480.45:458:26First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:171.75:250.65:350.45:448:27Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:001.912:101.76:210.56:230.35:448:28Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:462.01:001.77:150.57:120.35:448:28Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:312.11:471.88:060.48:000.25:448:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:142.22:331.88:530.38:470.25:448:29Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:592.23:201.99:400.39:350.15:438:30Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:442.34:091.910:260.210:240.15:438:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:322.35:001.911:130.211:160.25:438:31Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:222.35:541.912:040.25:438:31Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:142.26:501.912:110.212:560.25:438:32Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:092.27:492.01:100.31:520.25:438:32Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:072.18:512.02:140.32:480.25:438:32Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:082.09:552.03:200.33:450.25:438:33Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:121.910:582.14:250.44:410.25:438:33Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:171.911:582.15:300.45:370.25:448:33Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:171.96:330.36:330.25:448:34Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:532.21:131.97:310.37:260.25:448:34Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:442.22:041.98:250.38:160.25:448:34New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:312.22:521.99:130.39:020.25:448:34New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:152.23:371.99:570.39:460.25:458:34New Moon24Sun
25Mon3:572.24:211.910:380.310:270.35:458:35New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:372.15:041.811:170.311:070.35:458:35Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:152.15:461.811:540.411:460.45:468:35Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:532.06:281.812:310.45:468:35Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:312.07:091.812:270.51:080.45:478:35Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:111.97:511.81:100.51:460.45:478:35First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 6:29 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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